Sam's e-Shopping Picks
Attention: All Online Shop Owners! There's a new shop feature service in town.

What is it?
An amazing service which provides reviews of online shops with no strings attached :)

Being an online shop owner myself, I totally understand the importance of shop features and advertising. Therefore, as of the 1st of March 2008, I have decided to establish Sam's e-Shopping Picks. I review other shops on my personal blog and by default, if you're reviewed by me your shop automatically earns itself a place on my personal blog sidebar!

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1. You can display your shop's review by Sam's e-Shopping Picks somewhere prominent on your shop
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And I will get back to you asap. A confirmation email will be sent to you if your shop feature request is successful and you will be notified when I put a feature post of your shop up.

I decided to give myself a treat today, seeing as it is a Friday night after all and I pride myself for not having come to a mental breakdown from the past 3 weeks of school.

So, a new necklace is here! It is called 'Golden Girl', because it makes me feel happy and glowy inside thinking about something which could tentatively be a daily morale booster for people- and what better morale booster than jewellery? This necklace encourages us to stand up to the daily trials and tribulations in life and love the golden girl that lives within our hearts :)

More details under 'necklaces'. Have a good week ahead guys! I know I will... with all my upcoming tests X_X

PS To all Singaporean visitors/TRJ customers, postage to Singapore is now only SGD$1.30! Join the Singapore Postage Surprise mailing list for more details. As for existing Singapore Postage Surprise mailing listees, check your emails!

Making pearl jewelry is not complicated as it looks. With just some basic knowledge of stringing technique, you can make very gorgeous pearl jewelry. Here are some easy pearl jewelry making projects.

For making simple pearl necklace, you will require some freshwater potato pearls some glass or crystal beads, you can use any beads. For making choker length of necklace you will require around 50 to 55 potato pearls, 10 beads, some golden crimp beads. For beading purpose, you will require stretch cord. Tie knot at one end of the stretch cord and string beads in some definite pattern like one golden crimp bead, then one crystal bead again one golden crimp bead; followed by around 5-6 potato pearls. After beading all pearls and beads just knot the two ends. Tie the knot twice and then glue the knot with glue. Pretty and elegant pearl necklace is ready.

Just like pearl necklace, you can easily make matching pearl bracelet. Just take small piece of stretch cord. Slide all pearls and beads in same order just like pearl necklace. While making pearl bracelet, make sue that it easily slide from your wrist. You can even add some charms in this pearl necklace.

You can make some simple pearl earrings like pearl studs or pearl dangle earrings. Pearl stud earrings are most popular style of pearl earrings. For making pearl stud earrings, all you will require is two half drilled round pearls, you can even use pearls with one flat side. Earring cups and post are easily available in market. The cup post for pearl stud there is one small bar attached on the base of cup. You just have to put some glue on that bar and then just attach that pearl on bar. Your pearl stud earrings are ready. This way you can easily make simple pearl jewelry.

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Charming and mysterious elegance of freshwater pearls are attracting everyone. Pearl pendant is on the most popular type of pearl jewelry. A pendant is always been one of the essential piece of jewelry. A pearl pendant can define a personality trait or sometimes it can be a symbol of love, which remains close to the heart.

Freshwater pearls are available in many different shapes and sizes. The spherical pearl is more preferred for pendant. A pearl pendant can be as simple as round pearl stamped in silver or gold pendant. Pendant can have simple flower shaped base on which pearl is placed delicately.

Freshwater pearls are famous for their different shapes and colors. These pearls are available in many shapes like teardrop, oval, potato, stick and many more. These individual pearl can be pearl pendant, you just have to attach it to chain. Small seed pearls are often used to create very delicate designs. Flower shaped pendant with small seed pearls as petals is one pretty example of this.

Pearl pendants are often used as a religious jewelry. You can have single side-drilled cross pearl in sterling silver or gold chain or you can have cross made up of rice pearls. pearl pendants are often incorporated with diamonds or rhinestone. The combination of pearls and diamonds just adds sparkling effect to any outfit. Pendant made up of baroque pearls are also very popular these days.

Mother of pearl pendants also has its own charm. Mother of pearl is very soft, so many different shapes are easily crafted from that. These different shapes are very beautifully incorporated in some pendants. Some pendants has pearls still inside the their oyster shell, they are just taken out and then are framed inside some gold or sterling silver pendants. These pearl in oyster pendants are available in different shapes like strawberry, star, heart, round and many more.

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Pearl in oyster gift sets are specially designed for gift giving. These pearl in oyster gift sets has pearl in oyster. The pearl inside the oyster can be of different color. Each color of pearl is assigned to different wish. A marvelous richly colored pearl inside an oyster shell really has a fascinating appeal.

The interpretations of different colors of pearls are as follows; white pearl for wisdom, cream pearl for success, peach pearl for health, purple pearl for wealth and black pearl for love. If the pearl inside the oyster carry a message of love then this pearl in oyster gift set is called as Lover pearl gift sets.

This Pearl in oyster gift set has an oyster containing a pearl. The oyster is packed in special tin filled with special liquid solution. The thing that appeals most about this gift is the element of surprise. These Love pearl cans contains real pearls, which are forming inside an oyster shell for last 3-4 pearls. The pearl inside the oyster can measure anywhere around 5-7mm.

There are many different types of pearl in oyster gift sets. It can be Love pearl in oyster gift set; this set has sterling silver necklace, silver cage and the most important element real “Love pearl” in an oyster. Other type of this oyster gift set is wishing pearl gift sets, such wish pearl gifts sets also has silver necklace and cage, color of pearl inside the shell can be anything. If you don’t want sterling silver chain and cage, then you can buy love pearl in oyster can or wish pearl in oyster can. These can just contains single oyster shell with pearls. Apart from these pearl in oyster gift set, you can even get live oyster with a real pearl in an oyster.

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This beautiful multi-strand necklace can be perfect adornment for some semi-formal occasion. This piece of jewelry has elegance and class of those beautiful white, grey and black freshwater pearls with a modern twist.

For making this multi-strand necklace you will require; beading monofilament or thread, beading needle, scissors, clear craft glue, some white, grey and black pearls, a necklace clasp of your choice. If you like, you can even add some mother of pearl pendant or some other pearl pendant in the necklace. If you are adding pendant, make sure that it does not take away beauty of these beautiful freshwater pearls.

Determine the length of necklace first. Princess length is the most common length for pearl necklace. After determining the length of the necklace, cut the beading filament or cord four times that length. To begin with beading, attach one side of the clasp to one end of the cord. With craft glue, secure the clasps on cord.

You can have various patterns with these three colored pearls. You can either have three strands of pearls with each having different colored pearls or some variation on every cord.

If you want variation on each cord then, thread out about fifteen white pearls first. After that, fifteen grey pearls and black pearl at the end. While beading second cord, first slide grey pearls, then black pearl and white pearls at the end. And on third cord black pearl first followed by grey pearls and white pearls at the end.

You can make two sets of these three cords and incorporate Mother of pearl pendant on between them. If you don’t want pearl pendant then you can just joint other part of clasps to other end of these three cords. You can try many such variations with pearls available. With just little creativity and good color combination, you can make elegant yet modern necklace for yourself.

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Pearls are widely used for creating necklaces, rings, bracelets and for creating various sets. Just like pearls, mother of pearl jewelry is also becoming very popular these days. Mother of pearl jewelry gives very delightful appearance. Most people associate Mother of pearl with the white lustrous pieces of jewelry, however mother of pearl is also found in absolutely gorgeous shimmering pastel shades.

Mother of pearl is very soft, so it can be crafted in almost any shape. In all available mother of pearl jewelry, pendant is most popular piece of jewelry. Mother of pearl pendant are available in different interesting shapes. The simplest yet elegant design of pendant is teardrop shape Mother of pearl pendant set in sterling silver setting. Mother of pearl shell silver pendant has unique design as it has a pearl inside of their oyster shell. This pendant is framed in a sterling pendant.

As said before mother of pearl can be crafted in any shape. Mother of pearl beads are available in almost any shape. Many different necklaces can be crafted using all these different beads. The simplest design of these mother of pearl bead necklace is simple round beads with big round beads in middle with decreasing size towards the clasps.

Heart shaped Mother of pearl necklace also look very cute. It is perfect gift for any occasion or just a way to express your love to special someone. Mother of pearl is often dyed in many beautiful pastel shades. Since it has it’s own lustrous shine, when mother of pearl is dyed it gives the shimmering effect.

Just like pearls, mother of pearl require special care. Never use harsh detergent to clean this pretty jewelry. You can use solvents that are approved for pearl to clean mother of pearl jewelry.

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To finish off the beaded and wired jewelry mostly 'findings' are used. Findings are not of just one or two type, they are available in numerous designs and styles. Findings are term collectively used for ear wires, clasps, jump rings and many more. When you are making any kind of jewelry, flow of the design is very important, clasps are very important for maintaining that flow. Clasp can be focal point of jewelry, for that reason finding perfect clasps for your jewelry important.

The most common type of pearl clasps is 'spring ring clasps’; this is round clasps with small leaver that controls functioning of the clasps. These clasps can have solid design or it can have filigree design. There are many different filigree designs are available, the most commonly used is flower design.

Ball styled clasps are usually used in pearl jewelry. If pearl necklace is secured with ball clasps, then pearls and clasps appear in harmony. Therefore, the flow of the design can be easily maintained. This ball clasps can be smooth surface clasps or ball can have beautiful twist design.

Side insert clasp has round or square box like shape that is hollow on the inside. On other part of clasp has flat tab. for closing the clasp, tab is inserted in the box until it is securely closed. This type of clasp is especially used for expensive jewelry as it adds some extra strength to the jewelry. The lobster claw clasp is tradition style of the clasp; it is usually used for securing bracelet and necklaces. A tip that opens and closes the spring in the clasps controls this clasp.

The toggle clasps, has on bar shaped narrow piece which is pushed through the metal loop. This clasps is little expensive than other type of clasps but it is very attractive. All these clasps are available in many different metals like sterling silver, yellow gold, and white gold.

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Among different beaded jewelry, coral jewelry is one of the brightest and most beautiful. Coral jewelry is very delicate to make requires a lot of patience. However, these coral is delicate but hard material to work with.

Coral beads used for making jewelry only the corals obtained from ‘Corallium rubrum’ and ‘Corallium japonicam’ are used. in earl years corals were extracted from underwater reefs with dragnets, but now because of environmental worries divers collect corals.

Red coral is preferred for making jewelry. This coral grows upon the deep rocky bottom in very dark environment. The red coral is skeleton made up of calcium carbonate. This is often polished to a fine glossy shine with flowing range of warm pink to the darker reddish color tones.

Black coral is very rare and expensive. This coral is excellent for carving and shaping. Black coral has one unique quality, it bends when it is warmed. Sometimes black color of the coral is thought to be a early sign of decomposition.

Blue coral is called as Akori or Allopora subviolacea. Theses remarkable gorgeous corals are found only off the coastline of Cameroon. Just like black coral golden corals are also exotic. They are found off the coastline of Maui, Hawaii. This golden coral has a glossy surface.

Apart from these naturally formed corals, there is one more type of coral, reconstituted corals. Coral fragments are pulverized into powder, soaked in binding agents and then it is pressed into solid mass. It is then cut into desired shape and size.

Usually coral jewelry is made up of coral beads. These coral beads are available in many different shapes like classic round, hexagon, peanut, rice, tube, heart and many more. All these coral beads are available in various sizes; you can have coral beads of size as small as 2mm or big 8mm beads.

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Most of woman wants the perfect fairy tale wedding ceremony that has their personal touch. In that beautiful ceremony, your special friends will accompany you on your special day. So, Bridesmaids are the important part of your wedding day, they are the one who will stand with on the most important day of your life.

It is customary for bride to give each of her bridesmaids a gift to thank them. Bridesmaid’s gifts are often pearl jewelry to wear at the ceremony that can also be worn for years to come.

Pearls hold a classic, timeless elegance and are the perfect accessory for Bridesmaids. The most common Bridesmaid pearl jewelry is classic stud earrings, these pretty earrings lend a simple elegance to an ornate bridesmaids dress, while if gown is very simple then go for dangle pearl necklace. There are many different settings are available like hoops, chains and even chandelier earrings.

Pearl necklace are available in six different lengths collar, choker, princess, matinee, opera and rope. Princess or matinee necklace are perfect as bridesmaid gift. You can even give your friends pearl pendant in an elegant metal mounting. You can have pendant in gold or even sterling silver. Pearl bracelet is also perfect accessory. Simple strand of lustrous pearls will look very pretty on your bridesmaid’s wrist.

Bridal and Bridesmaids pearl jewelry can in a variety of colors including white, pink and black. Freshwater pearls are available almost all pretty pastel shades. You can have pearls dyed on any color you want that will match your wedding dresses and wedding theme.

You can give your bridesmaids more personalized gift by giving your bridesmaids handcrafted jewelry. With such beaded pearl jewelry, you can have your choice of colors and styles so it can beautifully coordinate with your wedding theme colors. One more benefit of such handcrafted pearl jewelry is that it is very inexpensive that can help in wedding planning.

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Pearls definitely have that beauty and elegance that even single strand of freshwater pearls can add elegance and class to any outfit. Especially for women, pearl jewelry enhances the skin tone and accentuates femininity. From thousand and thousand years pearls are considered as the most elegant gemstone.

Pearl is the only gem that does not require any kind of cutting or polishing. The beauty of pearl is outstanding from the moment it is removed from the shell. Everyone knows that women find pearls irresistible and love to wear pearl jewelry.

Until the invention of technique of freshwater pearls, pearls were only for rich and famous. With freshwater pearls, anyone can have pearl jewelry. Freshwater pearls are much more affordable than saltwater pearls. Many different type of freshwater pearl jewelry is available in market these days; pearl necklace, bracelets, pearl jewelry set, pearl rings, brooches and list is unending. Since pearls are so much affordable now, they are worn on almost all occasions from wedding to funeral. There is wide range of freshwater pearl jewelry is available that can suit every woman’s taste and style.

If you are thinking pearl jewelry are only for women, then you are wrong. Now a days many jewelry designers are designing various type of pearl jewelry for men, which they can wear everyday like pearl ring or bracelets. Kids can also have pearl jewelry. Freshwater pearls are available in many pastel shades, kids just love those pastel colored pearls. A little can wear small pearl stud earring or hoop earrings.

Freshwater pearl jewelry goes along with everything from jeans, skirts to formal office suit. Pearl jewelry is also perfect as gift. Men love to pearl jewelry to their wives or girlfriends, as they can never go wrong with it.

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Pearl jewelry is most coveted jewels of our time. The warm glow of all pearl makes the pearls most beautiful and desirable gemstone on the planet. Jewelry world has seen some fastest growing trends in pearl jewelry. Pearl jewelry is now not restricted to single round pearl strand in white color or simple pearl stud earrings. The popular trend this year is simple jewelry designs to create new sleek look. A simple freshwater pearl strand can change the whole look of your casual outfit.

The most desirable piece of pearl jewelry these days is Pearl illusion necklace. It is totally feminine and completely delicate. It gives illusion as if pearls are floating around neck. Actually, pearls in these illusion necklaces are held by clear synthetic cord or gold chain.

Another hottest style is to wear multiple strand necklaces. This kind of necklace has mixture of different length and size of pearls. Some times two different colored pearls are strung together for dramatic look. Pearls with pastel shades are perfect for spring or summer months.

Even if multi colored pearl strand are in style, it doesn’t mean that a perfectly matched strand of pure white pearls are out of fashion. That gorgeous strand of round or pearl shapes white pearl strand never goes out of fashion. This elegant strand is popular especially with women working in corporate world.

Coin pearls and baroque pearl jewelry is also in style this year. Single strand or multi-strand coin pearl necklace gives very under stated but timeless and elegant look. To match coin pearl necklace, coin pearl bracelet and earrings are also available. Baroque pearl jewelry; bracelets, necklaces and earrings are also very popular these days. These tiny pearls have no definite shape, because of which every pearl from strand has different shape. Baroque pearls are preferred mostly for their natural look.

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In the world of jewelry, pearls are competing with finest diamonds and other fine gemstone jewelry. It is very important to determine difference between fine quality pearls and average pearls. Quality of pearls depends upon luster, thickness & quality of nacre, surface quality, color, shape and size.

Luster: Luster of pearl is the most important value-determining factor of pearls. Fine quality pearls has intense bright luster that illuminates from within. You can check the luster of pearls by examining it under fluorescent light. Never examine pearls against black background.

Color and overtone: There are two colors of pearls, body colors and overtones. White colored pearl with ‘rose’ overtone is most rare and desirable. Cream-colored pearls are not so expensive. Value of pearl depends upon intensity of color. Darker toned pearl are more expensive than lighter toned pearls. Common natural colors available are white, gray, black, blue, gold, pink and green. Always make sure that pearls you are buying are not artificially dyed, especially golden and black pearls are often dyed.

Surface of pearls: Always examine surface for any imperfection. Such imperfection of surface of pearl are called as surface blemishes. Finer quality pearls have very less surface blemishes. It is almost impossible to get pearl without any surface blemishes.

Shape: Next thing to consider while choosing pearls are shape of pearls. There are three significant shapes of pearls symmetrical, spherical and baroque pearls. Perfectly round pearl is rarest and most desirable. Teardrop or pear shaped pearls are symmetrical pearls. Symmetrical pearls are most commonly used for making jewelry. Baroque pearls are pearls without any shape. These pearls are least expensive but they are gaining popularity because of their natural look.

Size: Last but not the least, size of the pearl. Larger pearls are rarer and most expensive.

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This problem has been bugging me for quite a bit so I thought I'd get some input from you lovely people- I have been rather annoyed with the rate at which images on The Red Jewel load, even the pictures of the jewellery only all show up on an occassional basis.

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Natural iridescent glow of pearls allures everyone. Pearls are definitely one of the nature’s best gifts to mankind. From last thousand centuries, pearls are considered as symbol of wealth and prosperity and considered only for rich and famous. However not any more, with invention of technique to get pearls from freshwater mussels pearls are much more affordable.

Freshwater pearls are pearls produced by mussel living in freshwaters like river or pond. This technique was invented in Japan. Freshwater pearls were first produced in Lake biwa, Japan. After several attempts to culture pearls, they were successful to excellent quality freshwater pearls.

Just like saltwater pearls, freshwater pearls are also can be cultured or natural. Natural freshwater pearls have excellent quality and are extremely difficult to find. Just like saltwater pearls, a foreign object accidentally goes inside the mussel. It can be anything from grain of sand to tiny parasite. Because of this foreign particle, mussel begins to feel irritated. Such grain or parasite is therefore called as irritant. To reduce this irritation, mussel starts secreting the nacre around the irritant. If nacre is deposited in perfect concentric manner, pearl produced has perfect round shape.

To make cultured freshwater pearls, pearl divers or experts creates small opening in the mussel shell. Small mantel tissue is inserted through this small opening. This piece of mantel tissue will case irritation to mussel, which will lead to secretion of nacre. Pearl manufactures have to take care of many things like temperature of water, mussel health and many more. Single mussel can produce up to 45-50 pearls.

Just like other types of pearls, white is the most common color in freshwater pearls. Other colors and overtones like pastel pinks, roses, lavender and purple are most desirable colors these days. The different colors of these gorgeous gems depend on mussel species, genetics, water quality and most important, and position of pearl in the shell.

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To protect beauty and luster of your gorgeous pearls, one has to take special care of these soft organic gems. Ways of caring for your pearls are same for both natural and cultured pearls. Beauty and luster of pearls is because of its nacre. This nacre surface of pearls is very fragile.

Since pearls are organic gemstone, it is very sensitive to harsh chemicals. Such chemicals are often present in perfumes, hair spray, body lotions and other cosmetics. Therefore, most important thing to remember is that always wear your pearl jewelry after applying make-up and spraying perfume. This will help you to avoid sprays and creams touching the surface of pearls.

Never expose pearl jewelry to chlorine, ammonia and vinegar, they can ruin luster of pearls. Keep pearl jewelry away from flame or heat, higher temperature can cause discoloration of pearls. Surface of pearls are very soft, it can easily get scratched or damaged. To avoid scratching never wear other hard metal jewelry along with pearl jewelry. Even do not store the pearl jewelry with other jewelry. Some rough fabric like Shetland wool can scratch the pearl surface, so try to avoid wearing pearl jewelry with those fabrics.

After wearing the pearl jewelry, it should be clean and dry before storing it. For cleaning pearls always use mild soap or ammonia-free cleansers. Wipe pearls with soft cloth. After cleaning pearls, store pearls separately. Pouches of smooth cloth or jewelry container with soft container are ideal for storage of pearl jewelry.

Check pearl strand for any signs of wear before every time you use. If require restrung it. It is advisable to have knots between each pearl in strand; this will keep them away from scratching. By taking proper care of pearl jewelry, you can cherish beauty of pearls for many generations.

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Pearl necklace compliments each and every style, they never go out of fashion. It goes with everything, from casual daywear to formal evening attire. Depending upon color and type, they are suitable for all age groups.

Price of these beautiful pearl necklaces depends upon quality of its pearls. Saltwater pearls are more expensive than freshwater pearls. Thickness of nacre as well as shape of pearls also affects the price of pearl necklace. You can have pearl necklace in any color you like. Smaller pearls with pink or blue hues are suitable for young children. While cream colored or classic ivory toned pearls are preferred by older women. The most popular pearl necklace is black pearl necklace and white pearl necklace.

Pearl necklace can be as simple as a single pearl pendant with two pearls on metal wire or single strand of pearls or it can have complex design of 16-17 different pearl strings twisted together. Depending upon the size of pearl, pearl necklace has different styles. These are Collar, choker, princess, matinee, opera and rope. Among these styles princess pearl necklace is most popular.

Pearl necklace can be made of different type of pearls with various shapes. Especially there are any different shapes are available in freshwater pearls. However, perfectly round or nearly round pearls are still preferred for making pearl necklace. Irregular shaped pearls or baroque pearls are also very popular. These baroque pearls are so popular because of their natural look.

Since pearls are organic gems. Pearl necklace requires special care. Surface of the pearl is very smooth so it can be easily damage, so keep your pearl necklace away from hard metal jewelry. Wear your pearl necklace often; the body’s natural oils will keep pearl looking lustrous and fresh.

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Pearls are one of the gems which are commonly used for all types of earrings, whether it is a pierced or a clip on type. Buying any kind of pearl earring is not about finding most expensive one.

Tips for choosing pearl earrings

Earrings are available in many different designs. Just like other type of earrings, pearl earrings also have different styles. Every style has its own charm and beauty. Pearl earring can be as simple as, simple pearl studs or it can also be chandelier earring with very complex design. Earrings made up from mother of pearl are crafted in various shapes like flowers, heart and other different shapes.

Length of pearl earrings mostly depends upon wearer. If you are buying pearl earring as gift to someone then you must age of the person. If you are gifting this to babies or small girls then go for earrings with short length, pearl studs or small dangle earrings are perfect.

Now a day’s designers are coming with various combinations of pearls with different gemstone. Pearl is really a versatile gemstone so it goes well any kind of gemstone. If you are buying pearl earring with single pearl, then choose one with larger pearl. Pearl earrings with three or five pearls are very popular these days.

Huge size pearls are not always a perfect choice. Choose size of pearl depending upon the outfits, shape of face and occasion. Sometimes tiny pearls look more elegant especially with formal dress.

Pearl earrings are available in different setting metals. Setting metal can be anything from white gold, yellow gold, silver or platinum. You can choose setting metal depending on your budget. Earring with platinum and gold are very expensive.

Now pearls are available almost any color you ask. Depending on its origin, pearl can have colors from black, green; yellow anything from black to white.

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Women, especially love to adorn, themselves by wearing different types of necklaces, bracelets, earrings, finger rings, etc. they are very specific about the necklace they are wearing. It should match their outfit properly. Pearl Matching Sets are available in varied designs and forms that can be used by women to adorn themselves. Pearl is a precious stone loved by most of the women. And the pearl matching sets will satisfy their curiosity.

One of the Pearl Matching Sets is the Multi-Color 3-row Pearl Necklace and Bracelet Set. It is a set that emits luminous beauty with three rows of genuine pearls. The necklace is hand knotted and highly lustrous with no surface markings visible at all. It is available in white, pink and mauve colors. You will be surely complemented for this necklace; no matters on whatever dresses you wear it.

The children’s Pearl Matching Sets are made of small-sized genuine pearls. You can gift this Pearl Matching Set to small girls on their birthdays, or if you want to gift them for any reason. It is available in white and pink colors. The set contains a part of earrings, bracelet and the necklace. Make the little girls feel that they are something special by gifting this Pearl Matching Set to them.

Another Pearl Matching Set is the pink and white necklace along with the earrings that are set in sterling silver. It is available in a fabulous heart-shaped design that will give you an exquisite look. Large pearls along with CZ diamonds are used in the set. It also includes a pendant. The Pearl Wedding Jewelry Set is an exclusive set that is designed specially for the bridal maids. Its unique design, elegancy and delicacy will highlight the woman wearing it from anywhere in the crowd. The set includes a pearl necklace, pearl bracelet, and a pair of earrings. Few surface markings are visible on the set just to indicate that they are the genuine pearls.

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Designer set of designs is an ongoing trend nowadays. Everyone likes to adorn themselves with designer pieces of jewelry and become the most attractive person of the event. The pearl jewelry offers you with such types of Exclusive Designer Pearl Sets that you can use a any occasion, party, or casual functions to become an unforgettable member of the event.

The black and white pearl flower necklace will make you appear unique and give a feminine style to you. It can be worn on a white shirt or a black dress to get a better contrast. It is designed exclusively combining both the traditional feminine and the advanced flair. Black Swarovski crystals and white pearls are used in the necklace.

3-flower genuine pearl necklace is an antique piece. You will not find such designs anywhere else. The necklace has a one large flower in the center and 2 small flowers on the either sides. Semi-round and rice-shaped pearls are used that are very lustrous. You ca get this necklace in black, pink and mauve colors.

The Bridal Pearl Necklace is an Exclusive Designer Pearl Set that guarantees a gorgeous look to any one who wears it. The naturally colored white round pearls having a high luster are used in the set. It will attract the attention of everyone present there towards the bride. The necklace has a floral design. The pearls are very lustrous that are strung by hand using a thick silk thread to give a wonderful design to the set that cannot be found anywhere else.

Exclusive Designer Pearl Sets are available in varied varieties for customers like you. You can beautify yourself and be some one special in a crowd by wearing this Exclusive Designer Pearl Sets. You will be the sole source of attention as well as attraction in any party.

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Unique Necklaces beautify your neck and makes it appear very Unique Necklaces attractive. Necklaces are used to adorn yourself and are generally worn in combination with the dress color. There are different types of Unique Necklaces available in the market. Nowadays, this trend of using Unique Necklaces is increasing day by day. People want to imitate the fashion and this is to a maximum, an influence of television.

The Keshi Pearl Multi-Colored Necklace is an eye catchy necklace that will probably stand out in any occasion where it is worn. Six different colored baroque pearls are used in this necklace namely: multi-black, green, grey, dark chocolate, cranberry and dark gold. This unique necklace is finished by a three row silver clasp for safety and elegancy.

Another Unique Necklaces are multi strands 4 rows of coin pearl necklace. Disk pearls are used in it that has a very high luster. All the pearls are knotted on the beautiful strand. This necklace is something very natural, subtle, unusual and feminine. It can go any color of the outfit that you are wearing. It is a simple necklace with no exotic shapes or bright colors used in it.

The Christmas Green Baroque Pearl Necklace will surprise you with its unusual shape and double strands. You can be the only person wearing this necklace and thus, become significant for the particular event. The baroque pearl choker with glorify you at a very affordable rate.

All the necklaces made of pearl are unique necklaces. There are varied designs and colors used in it that they appear very rich. You can use these Unique Necklaces in any party, fare wells, traditional occasions, etc. they are sure to hold the attention of others and attract their attention towards you. You can also gift these Unique Necklaces to your loved ones.

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A woman is considered incomplete without all the jewelries including the earrings, fingerings, chains, etc. there are so many different types of jewelries that can use to adorn yourself and look beautiful. These jewelries are made from gold, silver, pearls, precious stones, etc depending upon the needs and interests of every individual.

Earrings made from pearls are an item of attraction. The Pearl Earrings not only adds beauty to your face, bit it also gives a feeing of satisfaction that you are wearing something noteworthy. All the Pearl Earrings designs are very unique. You will also find designer pieces of Pearl Earrings, if you wish to purchase such ones. Let us see the different types of Pearl Earrings.

Another type is the completely rounded Pearl Earrings. These Pearl Earring are of the excellent quality from the available ones because of its perfectly round shape. It does exhibit any surface flaws. These Pearl Earrings are set in 14 k gold and these earrings are considered as best for the sensitive skin.

The Chandelier Style Hoop Pearl Earring is made of real pearls and they are available at a unbelievable lower price. Such type of Pearl Earrings bears three pearls in a teardrop shape. They are set in silver setting and then plated by 18k white gold. You can get them in specific four colors: pink, black, white and mauve.

Pearl Earrings are, in fact, a beauty in themselves. It is a genuine item that you can treasure with you as a valuable item for a long period of time. Whenever, you take it for use, you will find it fresh as if purchased recently.

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Pearl bracelets are excellent accessories that would adorn your hands for any occasion. There are many types of bracelets available in the market, but the Pearl Bracelets have special significance. They have a great luster and they have the capacity to capture the attention of many admirers.

The Flower-shaped Pearl Bracelet is a wonderful creation of bracelets. It bears floral patterns throughout the bracelet and there are culture pearls at the center of the flower shaped design. The bracelet is made of stainless steel covered with 18k gold to provide long lasting protection. This elegant bracelet design can be worn by almost anybody.

The antique 2-colored Pearl Bracelet is a very delicate and a unique bracelet. Unique baroque-shaped pearls are used in it that are set in a dangling style and toggle clasp is used for its finishing. The Freshwater 3-Row Pearl Bracelet is made of translucent crystals and fresh water pearls. It is a 3-row bracelet with an exclusive design. This bracelet will give an elegant aura to whoever wears it and it will symbolize your royal taste.

The Mabe Pearl Bracelet is another type of Pearl Bracelet that adds a touch of elegant style with its sterling silver six piece mabe. This is a designer bracelet consisting of six over-sized mabe pearls that are very genuine. This graceful, causal bracelet is distinguished by its genuine pearls and the shimmering CZ diamonds. The 5 Drop Pearl Bracelet 5 pearls in a drop-shaped design that are set in sterling silver bracelet. The pearls used here of high quality, very lustrous and free of any surface markings.

Use these Pearl Bracelets to enhance your beauty. These bracelets suit any type of drapery and are apt for parties as well. The bracelets made from pearls will are sure to possess grand beauty.

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Every year jewelry fashion runways from New York to Paris, Boston, Tokyo, and many cities of the world but “pearl” is new again as designers interpret it in new and exhilarating ways. What makes pearl a fashion perpetual? The answer is, when you are looking for beauty, versatility, durability splendor and affordability “pearl jewelry” is incomparable.

With the god endowed hands of brilliant artists and designers, pearl is constantly “reinvented” to suit the embryonic tastes of today’s stylish women who puts it on. But whether as a ring, necklace, or bracelet, standing alone or presented in combination with other gemstones and precious metals, pearl is always in fashion.

One of the today’s hottest pearl fashion trends is to put on several strands of pearls. Change your appearance from modest to magnificent by wearing layers of pearls. This feisty secrete has worked wonders since the commencement of time.

Several strands of pearls looks great for both day and evening wear as well. They appear best with simple squad or V-necklace, especially with an unbuttoned neck of shirt or top and they suit best to both girls and boys as well.

Pearl color adds undoubtedly in the pearl fashion trend. Pastel colors are in and freshwater pearls are obtainable in natural colors that range from white to baby pink and lavender. Multicolor, multiple strand fresh water pearl strands with a large silver or gold clasp makes a perfect party wears. A single strand of freshwater pearl is fashion dynamite with hot pink or peach colored outfit.

A long swirling pearl earring is the bold statement in pearl fashion trends. These beautiful pearl chandelier style earrings are ideal for evening and long, pearl earrings in white or original yellow gold are preferred as daytime wear. Luxurious, shoulder-sweeping pearl earrings give a mood of glamour like nothing else!

Tahitian pearl in pearl fashion trends brings a richness that you won’t find in any other type. They are available in black, gray, blue, green and brown with glowing overtones of pink, gold, silver and peacock green.

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Natural pearls are very rare and expensive; this is the reason why today you will find them in antiques only. Pearl culturing has now become standard production all across the world. There are number of varieties from different location with different prices depending upon the kind of environment required for pearl growth. According to all the above aspects pearls are classified as Akoya pearls, south sea pearls, Tahitian pearls and freshwater pearls.

Akoya pearls:

Akoya pearls are perfect for the classic jewelry, they are round, white lustrous with pink overtones, ladylike and demure. They are considered as the most finest and popular in the world because of their marvelous appearance. They are named after the Japanese word for comparatively small pictanda fucata oyster. Usually akoya are cultured in saltwater oysters in the cold waters of the islands of Japan, these oysters are nucleated with minimum five beads varying from 2mm to 6mm in diameter. Akoya pearls are consistently round, and they are bleached to perfect whiteness which you will hardly found in other pearl types.

South sea pearls:

South sea pearls are one of the excellent pearl types and are available in silver to white, cream and golden colors. There size is much larger as compare to average pearls that range from 8mm up to 22mm size and if it is bulk production then size ranges from 10mm to 14mm. these are rarest and exceptional pearls you will find in traditional jewelry his is because of their perfect roundness and smoothness.

Tahitian pearls:

Tahitian pearls are known after they found on the island of Tahiti but now they are farmed at other places like south pacific and Cook Islands etc. these are larger than akoya pearls just because they are farmed in large oyster there diameter changes from 7mm to 20mm. with a bulk of production between 10mm to 14mm. Tahitian pearls add a dramatic touch to your fashion or designer jewelry. Their natural color comes from oysters black lips but their original color ranges from metallic silver, to the color of black.

Freshwater pearls:

Freshwater pearls are best suited as a gift as they are available in all accessories at the same time they are fairly reasonable as compare to other pearl types. Other than rice shaped freshwater pearl they are round and ranges from 6mm to 8mm, sometimes they resemble with akoya pearls in appearance.

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Jade is a precious stone that is used to make beautiful jewelry but in oriental culture it is believed that jade protects from bad luck, evil spirit and danger. In early years Jade jewelry was used to symbolize wealth. There are many different types of Jade jewelry is available like necklaces, bangles, earrings, pendants, bracelets and rings.

The most popular disc shaped jade necklace. The pi shaped of the jade disc represents the endless circle of like, longevity and ever-lasting life. However this gives very stylish look, it is same from how a piece of jade may have been displayed by traditional Chinese people thousand years ago. A round shaped pendant is often knotted with adjustable length from 14” to 24”. One can wear it as choker or as long necklace.

Jade ring is also very popular jewelry item. Usually it is very simple, plain band. It is made up of genuine Jade; these jade rings are available in two popular colors of jade light green and dark jade. This is often used as gift to anybody you care; they will definitely treasure that beautiful good luck ring for a lifetime.

Jade is very soft gemstone compared to others. It can easily crafted in many different shapes. This is reason why jade jewelry is often has very pretty shapes. All these shapes are very beautifully incorporated in bracelets and earrings.

Most common style in Jade earrings is dangle earrings. Dangling earring with jade leaves looks very pretty. Along with leafs different shapes like flowers shape is also very popular. Jade bracelets are available in many different varieties. It can be as simple as just round jade beads strung together to form necklace or bracelet can be a beautiful flower real jade and pearl necklace. These bracelets look very stylish.

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Gemstone bracelet made up of stretchable elastic cord. They are called as “Power bracelet” is because every gemstone is said to have some mystical and healing power. Pearl is said to have many healing and they can eliminate emotional imbalance. Pearls are said to help in self-improvement. As a symbol of modesty, chastity and purity, pearl emblems love, success and happiness.

For making a pearl power bracelet; you will require thick elastic cord, pearls and one large pearl with large hole or different bead with three holes. You just require simple scissors to make this bracelet. Make sure that cord fits through the pearls. You can use pearls of your choice, but for making bracelets, usually 8mm pearls are used.

Now cut the piece of cord that is the length of finished bracelet and leave out an additional 4 inches. Simply string the pearls onto the cord. You can put tape on one end while stringing so pearls will not fall off while stringing.

You can do finishing of bracelets by three different ways, depending upon supplies available. If you have a three hole bead then just put the cord through both sides of bead and up through the top. Then tie overhand knots. If you don’t have bead with three holes then; just crisscross the cord within the end pearl and then pull it up and through another bead making a knot. If you are going to use this technique then choose a color of cord that complements or matches the gemstone. Third method is that at the end of bracelet just tie a small knot of two end and then slide one more pearl and then tie an overhand knot. For making overhand knot you can use an awl or a small gauge knitting needle. Try different finishes, to see which looks better.

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Hello again everyone!

Thought you'd seen the last of me? NEVERRRR!!!

Firstly, I would like to apologize for the horrible incident with photobucket, my image hosting website. This is the first time that I have exceeded my monthly bandwidth, which conveniently disables all my image links as a result and makes my shop into a pile of cyber goop which left me no choice but to put my shop 'Under Construction' for about half a week. An online blog shop owner's worst nightmare indeed. Very, very sorry about that!

Secondly, ummmmmmm... I really think I shouldn't be doing this BUT I promise this is the last, final, lastlastlast of the updates everrrrrr for a long, long time. Afterwhich, school rules. Totally.

Anyhow, presenting- Heartsong. 2 lovely heart pendant necklaces in antique silver and gold, adorned with a cluster of swarovski crystals at the top to make it extra special :)

Please note that I only have 2 of each colour in stock and I will not be doing any remakes of these necklaces.

PS How appropriate; you might still be able to get these necklaces as a gift in time for Valentine's Day!

PPS Do check out my ongoing 'A Lil Pink Pre Vday Sale' at the bottom of the page for more great gift ideas! Sale ends 14 February 2008, while stocks last.

After pearl studs, drop earrings are one of most popular style of pearl earrings. These pearl drop earrings are easiest earrings to make. You can bring out lots of variations in these simple earrings with addition of charms and other beads.

For making a set of basic earrings, you will require 2 headpins or eye pins, 2 ear wires, and pearls of your choice; at the beginning you can have simple round pearls. For making these earrings there is no need of any complicated and expensive jewelry making tools. All you need is simple round nose pliers. You can use some spacer beads; these small beads are usually unnoticeable. Spacer beads are useful as spacing between pearls. Spacing is important for overall look of earrings. You can use seed beads, pony beads, stone beads or crystal beads. Instead of head pins, you can just bend the end of regular wire in a loop to make your own eye pins.

To begin with making pearl drop earrings take one headpin, these pins have flat heads on bottom. These are available in many different sizes and thicknesses. Choose the headpin as per size of beads. Put some pearls on headpin. Here you can try different combinations of pearls with different colors, shapes and sizes. A simple drop pearl earring can be made with 2 small pearls and 2 medium sized pearls. You can add spacer beads in between row pearls.

Once you have decided about the pattern of the earring, then using round nose pliers bend the head pin. After that just bend the headpin over to complete the loop. For finishing, you can add French wire or other earring finding and your simple pearl drop earrings are ready to wear.

To have some variation in design of the pearl drop earring you can add some other gemstone beads. You can even add several drops to one earring by attaching them to charm of simple structures made by wire.

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Pearl necklaces are eternal; they will never go out of fashion. They will always remain classy, elegant and they are very flexible. Pearl necklace can be worn with any kind of outfit casual to evening gown. Pearl necklace is a very popular gift idea for wedding, anniversaries or almost for any occasion. Being birthstone of month June they have everlasting, mystical appeal which is celebrated for many centuries.

For making pearl necklaces, different types of pearls are used. Pearls can be natural or cultured pearl. Since natural pearls are very rare, they are very expensive. Cultured pearls are much more affordable than natural pearls. Both natural and cultured pearls can be obtained from freshwater or from ocean, these pearls are called as freshwater pearls and saltwater pearls. Saltwater pearls are much more expensive than freshwater pearls.

Choosing length of necklace depends upon wearer’s neck size, age and body composition. There are many different types of pearl necklaces are available depending upon the length of necklace.

Collar – 10” to 13” inches long and are suitable for both casual day wear and evening wear. This type of necklace is worn high on neck. There is one another type of the collar it is “dog collar”, it is made up of several pearl strands. These are perfect for formal office-wear.

Choker- 16 to 18 inches long. This pearl necklace surrounds the base of the neck. This type of necklace is perfect for women with long, thick necks.

Princess- 17 to 20 inches long, this is most popular pearl necklace style. It is very classic and matches with any outfit and any neckline.

Matinee- 20 to 24 inches long, this necklace is ideal for casual or business attire. It works well for occasion where you require semi-formal wear.

Opera – 28 to 34 inches long. This is very versatile style of pearl necklace, you can wear it by doubled to form two strands.

Rope – More then 37 inches long; this long pearl necklace can be doubled or knotted as per wearer’s style. Sometimes this necklace comes with multiple claps so wearer can even use it in shorter length.

These are some common pearl necklace styles apart from them, you can have pearl necklace with several strands covering base of neck and upper part of chest. You can even have a graduated type of pearl necklace; it has the biggest pearl in the middle. A popular pearl necklace style is the uniform necklace where pearls of similar sizes are strung together.

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